Jeff Lockhart

Nelson artist | Painting & mixed media

Jeff is a Pakeha artist who has connected closely to Maori and Pasifika cultures his whole life. His work reflects the Pacific Islands we live in and the cultural region and connections that exist in our part of the world. “Who I am is embodied to a large extent in where I live, and therefore in the way people have seen the Pacific over numerous generations.”

His work focuses on the relationships between the people and cultures of the past, as well as ideas around travel and migration which link people together. Jeff encourages everyone to attach their own stories to his artwork. He has taught Art, worked as an art adviser to schools, particularly in South Auckland, and exhibited widely for over 30 years. He currently lives in Nelson.